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flag   Country: CANADA  The mechanisms for reporting foreign bribery could be improvedThe mechanisms for reporting foreign bribery could be improved

Use the contacts on this page to report any suspicions or evidence of a Canadian registered company or national being involved in the bribery of a foreign public official in an international business transaction. The transaction may have taken place in any country in the world.
Foreign Bribery is a Crime
Bribery of a foreign public official has been a criminal offence in Canada since 14 February 1999. Bribery that occurred prior to this date may also be a criminal offence if any part of the offence took place in Canada.
Implementing Legislation
Reporting
The Canadian Government advises that suspected incidents of foreign bribery be reported to the Commercial Crime Division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP has set up an online system for reporting a number of crimes, including bribery and corruption. This form may also be used to report allegations of foreign bribery. Anonymous reporting is permitted. Verbal and written reports can be accepted in English and French (official languages). Supporting evidence can be translated. To call Canada from another country, use the international access code +1. It is also possible to report information regarding suspected incidents of foreign bribery to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Liaison Officers or the Canadian embassy in the country where the bribery is alleged to have occurred.

Contacts
REPORT TO THE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
Reporting Economic Crime On-line (RECOL)  
Description  The questions on this form do not relate to foreign bribery, but to personal fraud. However, the authorities in Canada have confirmed that this is a reporting point for foreign bribery. 
You can report  Anonymously   Confidentially   Openly   
Telephone   Post   Fax   Email   Website 
Guidelines Do
  • Note that if a request is made to provide evidence, send copies only, not originals.
  • Provide the name, address and telephone number of the individuals or organisations that are the subject of your complaint.
  • Provide your name, address and telephone number.
  • Remember that evidence relating to a complaint should be kept in a safe place.
Telephone  + 1 888 495 8501 : 24 hour   7 days  | This telephone number is to be used for obtaining technical help on using the web form. The number cannot be used for reporting foreign bribery.
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Web sites   Web site 1 | This is the home page.
Web site 2 | These pages can be used to file a complaint.  
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Commercial Crime Division (RCMP)  
You can report  Anonymously   Confidentially   Openly   
Telephone   Post   Fax   Email   Website 
Guidelines Don't
  • Make your report by email, as the RCMP is not able to accept reports submitted by email.
Telephone  + 1 613 993 7267 : 24 hour   7 days  | This is a general enquiries number not a specific reporting hotline
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Fax  + 1 613 993 0260  
Web sites   Web site 1 | English language version
Web site 2 | French language version  
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Address  RCMP Public Affairs and Communications Services
1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0R2
CANADA  

Data for Canada last updated on 2 December 2008
Information on this page has been validated by the relevant authorities in Canada

This does not not constitute an official endorsement of the information by the Canadian Government

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